Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 1:49
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The chronicler records a political transition within a regnal list, marking the end of one ruler’s life and the immediate accession of his successor. This entry functions as a structural marker in a genealogical record tracking the continuity of leadership.
The words — The verse relies on וַיִּמְלֹךְ (va/i.yim.Lokh), meaning "and he reigned," coupled with תַּחְתָּיו (tach.Ta/v), meaning "in place of him." These terms explicitly link the cessation of one reign to the commencement of another.
The thread — This death-succession pattern repeats in the surrounding entries, appearing in 1 Chronicles 1:48 and 1 Chronicles 1:50. The formula anchors the broader Edomite king list by standardizing how power transfers are documented.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition of how historical records track institutional continuity through precise, unembellished transitions. It asks the reader to observe how leadership changes are recorded as factual events rather than narrative turning points.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And when Shaul was dead, Baal–hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.